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Democratic Republic of
São Tomé and Príncipe
República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe
FlagCoat of arms
Anthem: Independência total
Capital
(and largest city)		São Tomé
0°20′N6°44′E / 0.333°N 6.733°E / 0.333; 6.733
Official language(s)Portuguese
Recognised regional languagesForro, Angolar, Principense
DemonymSantomean
GovernmentDemocraticsemi-presidentialRepublic
 - PresidentFradique de Menezes
 - Prime MinisterPatrice Trovoada
Independencefrom Portugal 
 - Date12 July 1975 
Area
 - Total1,001 km2 (183rd)
372 sq mi 
 - Water (%)0
Population
 - 2009 estimate163,000[1] (188th)
 - Density169.1/km2 (69th)
438.2/sq mi
GDP (PPP)2009 estimate
 - Total$295 million[2] 
 - Per capita$1,814[2] 
GDP (nominal)2009 estimate
 - Total$191 million[2] 
 - Per capita$1,174[2] 
HDI (2007)increase 0.651 (medium) (131st)
CurrencyDobra (STD)
Time zoneUTC(UTC+0)
Drives on theright
Internet TLD.st
Calling code239

Source: CIA World Factbook
Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of July 12, 2011

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